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Parking brake

Hand type

Applying the parking brake

2025 Hyundai Tucson hand type parking brake image. A curved arrow points upward, indicating the direction to pull the lever located on the center console. This illustrates the function of applying the parking brake by pulling the lever up.

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Always set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle, to apply:

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Pull up the parking brake lever as far as possible.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the brake system and lead to an accident.

Releasing the parking brake

2025 Hyundai Tucson hand type parking brake releasing image. It displays the parking brake lever with an arrow pointing to the release button (1) and a curved arrow indicating the downward motion (2). Explains the function of releasing the parking brake by pressing the button and lowering the lever.

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Firmly depress the brake pedal.

While pressing the release button (1), slightly pull up on the parking brake lever then lower the parking brake lever (2).

Foot type

Applying the parking brake

2025 Hyundai Tucson Foot type parking brake applying image. A large downward arrow points to the parking brake pedal located on the far left of the footwell, labeled 'PUSH ON'. This explains the function of engaging the parking brake by depressing the pedal down as far as possible.

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To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then depress the parking brake pedal down as far as possible.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle is moving except in an emergency situation. It could damage the brake system and lead to an accident.

Releasing the parking brake

2025 Hyundai Tucson Foot type parking brake release image. A large arrow points onto the parking brake pedal located to the left of the brake pedal. The text 'PUSH ON <-> OFF' is visible on the pedal surface. Explains the function of releasing the parking brake by depressing the pedal.

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To release:

Firmly depress the brake pedal. Depress the parking brake pedal down and it will release automatically.

If the parking brake dose not release or does not release all the way, we recommend that the system be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

  • Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking, always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Move the shift gear into the 1st gear (for manual transmission) or P (Park, for automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission vehicle) position, then apply the parking brake, and place the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button in the LOCK/OFF position.

  • Vehicles with the parking brake not fully engaged are at risk for moving inadvertently and causing injury to yourself or others.

  • NEVER allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.

  • Only release the parking brake when you are seated inside the vehicle with your foot firmly on the brake pedal.

  • Do not apply the accelerator pedal while the parking brake is engaged. If you depress the accelerator pedal with the parking brake engaged, a warning will sound. Damage to the parking brake may occur.

  • Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the braking system and cause premature wear or damage to brake parts. Make sure the parking brake is released and the Brake Warning Light is off before driving.

  • Check the Parking Brake Warning Light "by placing the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position (do not start the engine).

This light will be illuminated when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button in the START or ON position.

Before driving, be sure the parking brake is released and the Brake Warning Light is OFF.

If the Parking Brake Warning Light remains on after the parking brake is released while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction in the brake system. Immediate attention is necessary.

If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution while operating the vehicle and only continue to drive the vehicle until you can reach a safe location.